<p>Hi souravdada - </p>
<p>I hope no one took offense. I understand where you are coming from. We’re very sensitive to how stressful it is to apply to MIT, especially for international students, and especially for students from huge countries in east and central asia which have large numbers of highly qualified students who would love to study here. </p>
<p>Medals are not a prerequisite. Medals are not something in and of themselves that we value. Medals are one of many ways by which an applicant can demonstrate extraordinary intelligence, skill, contributions, etc. </p>
<p>I wish we could admit all of the students who were qualified to MIT. But we can’t. It’s hard and I’m sorry. I wish you the best of luck wherever you do decide to apply and attend.</p>